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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,416 and 327,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,416 and 327,420 is: 507,075.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,416 : 327,420 = 327,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,416/327,420 = 327,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,416x = 327,420 × 327,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,416x = 107,203,856,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,203,856,400/211,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,075.42

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